Welcome to Marquette University's Occupational Therapy program!

Marquette’s entry-level clinical occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program is a three-year, nine-semester professional course of study designed to train and educate future occupational therapists on the foundational techniques and introduce emerging therapies to engage patients in regaining their independence.

The missions of the university and College of Health Sciences are integral components of the OTD curriculum and support our desire to nurture graduates who will be discerning agents for change as professionals in practice.

Marquette OTD Values

Practice Competence

The knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities necessary for valued occupational therapy practice

Professional Identity

A solid understanding of self as a professional

Servant Leaders

Committed to lifelong self-development in the service of others

Critically Curious

Imaginative, with the capacity to reflect on and process information for sound critical thinking toward action


 

Kick-start your future

Marquette's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program offers multiple pathways to a degree, including the traditional post-baccalaureate as well as a 3+3 direct admit, accelerated degree program for incoming freshmen. Complete your application now to begin your career in this growing field!

Post-baccalaureate students looking to pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy must apply by June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 


Virtual Open House

Join us for a future Virtual Open House on Thursday February 13th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST. Applicants interested in learning about the Marquette OTD Program will enjoy a brief presentation about our curriculum and admissions process. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Q & A with our esteemed faculty. Please RSVP to derek.taylor@marquette.edu for a Teams link to the open house.

For complete tuition pricing, please click here. This will display Marquette Central's Cost of Attendance page. Tuition pricing is always up to date and current. Tuition costs are dependent on board review.

Program Outcomes per Academic Year

 

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

Totals

Program Graduates

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26

15

41

Graduation Rate

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100%

96%

98%

NBCOT Pass Rate

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N/A

100%

100%

100%

For all other policy and procedures relating to student success, please refer to the Department of Occupational Therapy student handbook

For general inquiries, please email marquetteot@marquette.edu Learn more about the Occupational Therapy program.

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